Terms of Service

Last updated: 1 February 2025

Welcome to Guide24. By accessing or using our website at guide24.co.za ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

1. About Guide24

Guide24 is a free, online career guidance tool designed for South African students. It provides personalised course and career recommendations based on a short questionnaire. The Service is provided at no cost and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

2. Use of the Service

You may use Guide24 for personal, non-commercial purposes. By using the Service, you agree to:

Use the website in a lawful and responsible manner; not attempt to disrupt, hack, or compromise the website's functionality; not scrape, copy, or redistribute the website's content, questions, or course database without prior written permission; and not use the Service for any fraudulent, harmful, or misleading purposes.

3. No Professional Advice

Guide24 provides general career guidance based on self-reported interests and preferences. The results and recommendations are not a substitute for professional career counselling, academic advising, or any other professional service.

We strongly encourage users to use Guide24 as a starting point and to consult with qualified career counsellors, educators, or academic advisors before making any decisions about their education or career.

4. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to keep our course database and career information accurate and up to date, Guide24 makes no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided. Course details such as duration, qualifications, and career paths may vary depending on the institution and programme.

Users are responsible for verifying course and career information directly with relevant educational institutions.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on Guide24, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, design, questions, course data, and code, is the property of Guide24 and is protected by South African and international intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this website without prior written consent from Guide24.

6. Limitation of Liability

Guide24 is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by South African law:

Guide24 shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service; Guide24 does not guarantee that the website will be available at all times, be error-free, or meet your specific requirements; and Guide24 is not responsible for any decisions you make based on the quiz results or recommendations provided.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

Guide24 may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and email services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

8. Advertising

Guide24 may display advertisements through Google AdSense or other advertising networks. These advertisements are served by third parties and are subject to their own terms and privacy policies. Guide24 does not endorse or guarantee the products or services advertised on the website.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes arising from these terms or the use of Guide24 shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the South African courts.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Service at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms of Service.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: hello@guide24.co.za

Website: guide24.co.za